Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
 Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
 State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
 Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
 Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

Check out our photo album
Check out our virtual tours
Check out our home videos

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Inspection Reports for Sandstone Estates

Deficiencies per Year

Description
Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Construction 2012 EXISTING Smoke barriers shall be constructed to a 1/2-hour fire resistance rating per... — Smoke barrier construction
Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage Greater than or equal to 3,000 cubic feet Storage locations are designed, constructed, and ventilated i... — Gas equipment storage

Description
R9-10-403.F. If an administrator has a reasonable basis, according to A.R.S. § 13-3620 or 46-454, to believe that abuse, neglect or exploitation has ... — Abuse reporting documentation
R9-10-410.B. An administrator shall ensure that: R9-10-410.B.3.k. Misappropriation of personal and priv... — Resident misappropriation protection
R9-10-412.B. A director of nursing shall ensure that: R9-10-412.B.7. An unnecessary drug is not administered to a resident. — Medication administration
R9-10-414.A. A director of nursing shall ensure that: R9-10-414.A.1.d. Includes the following... — Comprehensive resident assessment
R9-10-421.A. An administrator shall ensure that policies and procedures for medication services: R9-10-421.A.1.b. Procedures f... — Medication service policies
R9-10-421.B. An administrator shall ensure that: R9-10-421.B.1.c. Ensure that me... — Medication administration procedures
R9-10-421.B. An administrator shall ensure that: R9-10-421.B.3.a. Is administered in complianc... — Medication administration compliance
R9-10-421.D. When medication is stored at a nursing care institution, an administrator shall ensure that: R9-10-421.D.3. Policies and procedures are e... — Medication storage and disposal
R9-10-422. An administrator shall ensure that: R9-10-422.1. An infection control program is established, under the direction of an individual qualifie... — Infection control program
R9-10-423.B. A registered dietitian or director of food services shall ensure that: R9-10-423.B.1.a. Using methods th... — Food preparation and safety

Description
§483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident propert... — Freedom from abuse and neglect
§ 483.25 Quality of care Quality of care is a fundamental principle that applies to all treatment and care provided to facility residents. Based on t... — Quality of care
R9-10-410.B. An administrator shall ensure that: R9-10-410.B.3.b. Neglect; — Resident neglect prevention
R9-10-414.B. An administrator shall ensure that a care plan for a resident: R9-10-414.B.3. Ensures that a resident is provided nursing care institutio... — Care plan implementation

Description
[(b) Policies and procedures. [Facilities] must develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures, based on the emergency plan set ... — Emergency preparedness policies
(1) Training program. The [facility, except CAHs, ASCs, PACE organizations, PRTFs, Hospices, and dialysis facilities] must do all of the following: (i... — Emergency preparedness training
(2) Testing. The [facility, except for LTC facilities, RNHCIs and OPOs] must conduct exercises to test the emergency plan at least annually. The [faci... — Emergency preparedness testing
Egress Doors Doors in a required means of egress shall not be equipped with a latch or a lock that requires the use of a tool or key from the egress s... — Safe means of egress
Doors with Self-Closing Devices Doors in an exit passageway, stairway enclosure, or horizontal exit, smoke barrier, or hazardous area enclosure are se... — Maintenance of fire rated doors
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25,... — Sprinkler system maintenance and testing
HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning shall comply with 9.2 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. 18.... — HVAC system maintenance
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Maintenance and Testing The generator or other alternate power source and associated equipment is capab... — Electrical system maintenance and testing
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords Power strips in a patient care vicinity are only used for components of movable patient-care-re... — Proper use of power cords and extension cords
Electrical Equipment - Testing and Maintenance Requirements The physical integrity, resistance, leakage current, and touch current tests for fixed and... — Electrical equipment testing and maintenance
Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage Greater than or equal to 3,000 cubic feet Storage locations are designed, constructed, and ventilated i... — Safe storage of gas cylinders

Deficiencies per Year

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